Birdfont
Font editor focused on TTF, EOT, and SVG fonts with vector drawing tools and spacing/kerning tables.
Why it is included
Lighter alternative entry point than FontForge for hobbyists and icon-font workflows.
Best for
Simple typefaces, icon fonts, and student projects.
Strengths
- Approachable UI
- SVG import
- Webfont export
Limitations
- Less power-user automation than FontForge
Good alternatives
FontForge · TruFont
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